Riverside Camping and Caravans

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Camping field
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Great riverside location
Grass pitches
Go paddle boarding or canoeing directly from the site
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The girl paddle boarding
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Site entrance
Great riverside location
Grass pitches

  • Simple pop-up site next to the Medway river in East Peckham
  • Leeds Castle, Bewl Water and Go Ape course within a half-hour drive
  • Launch paddleboards or canoes from the site; fishing on request
Paddleboarding, canoeing or fishing part of your plans for your outdoor break? A pitch at Riverside Camping and Caravans should suit you rather well – this Kent site is right on the banks of the Medway river, with fishing by arrangement and direct access to the river (from a wooden jetty) for the watersports folk to launch their craft. Even if you’re not planning any river-based antics, this family-run site makes a lovely spot to hang out in for a while – you might like to follow the Medway Valley Walk instead, or even just chill out on site looking out over the water with a picnic. You’ll be allowed to light barbecues or firepits too, with kindling available on site (but please note campfires must be kept off the ground in a firepit). The location on the edge of the village of East Peckham is a very handy one too – from the pitches you can easily walk to plenty of local facilities including convenience stores, a deli, a café/wine bar, a couple of takeaways/restaurants and a brewery shop. There are several country pubs in local villages too, and more shopping and eating options in Maidstone or Tonbridge (about 15 minutes’ drive away). It’s a simple setup at this pop-up site, with just portable toilets on the facilities front; staff in the site office are happy to help out with local info and tips on things to see/do and places to eat as well.

Campground type

RV sites 3
Tent sites 50
Camper sites 3
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 39 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Environment, owner, lake…

Overall 10/10

Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Nazim K.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Environment, owner, lake

Disliked Noise

Excellent site. Very friendly family run business.

Overall 10/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Jo C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked This site was lovely and clean. I met Alan and his son and they were both very nice people. They make you feel VERY welcome. It's lovely and quiet, very respectful campers on site. Great access to the river which my children loved. Also, a great idea to hire a fire pit and logs.

Disliked The only issue I'd have is the noise from the traffic which is out of the owners control. I'd just take a pair of ear plugs for a good night's sleep.

Just a field

Overall 2/10

Location
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Anonymous

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked It was clean

Disliked This is like staying in someone back garden , it is just a field with a small part having a stretch of river. The people next to us had a generator which was loud and kids running around till 10.40 screaming. The place is located down a very small rd with no signs. I would not recommend this place.

Location , clean site…

Overall 6/10

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Gareth K.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Location , clean site

Disliked Only 1 Porto loo on site , with no running water close by to wash hands .

Flat clean open site

Overall 10/10

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Martin R.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Stunning location and beautiful river setting

Disliked No washing facilities

Easy going, friendly atmosphere with lovely access to the river. Owners were…

Overall 6/10

Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Easy going, friendly atmosphere with lovely access to the river. Owners were extremely accommodating and relaxed.

Disliked Nearby road distracts from the nature of the campsite.

Excellent getting back to basics site

Overall 10/10

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Simon G.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked If you like activities on the river then perfect site as well built launch into the river Medway. Great basic site but so much space and very relaxed hosts.

Perfect location for kayaking, very friendly landowners have always been made to…

Overall 10/10

Location
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Connor T.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Perfect location for kayaking, very friendly landowners have always been made to feel very welcome.

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

Overall 10/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Liam P.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Was nice and quiet apart from the road but wasn't busy at night, lovely people and well kept

Definitely be back perfect stay 10/10 thank you

Overall 10/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Kelvin H.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Pitch right next to the river with dock for kayaks

Toliet was cleaned repeatedly very clean

Owners was lovely

Grass cut perfect not grass left to walk in to the tents

Lots of takeaways nearby and pubs

It was very well priced

Really enjoyed our stay definitely be back

Disliked Nothink

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Riverside Camping and Caravans

1 Riverside Mews

East Peckham

Tonbridge

Kent

England

TN12 5HJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.2126°N
0.39583°E

Nearest transport

Bus
7.1 mi Victoria Hall
7.1 mi King Street
7.1 mi Victoria Hall
Rail
0.6 mi Beltring Rail Station
1.2 mi Yalding Rail Station
2.1 mi Paddock Wood Rail Station
Ferry
16.2 mi Gravesend Pier
16.5 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal
24.1 mi Woolwich Arsenal Pier
Airport
17.8 mi Biggin Hill Airport
24.6 mi London Gatwick Airport
24.6 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

You won’t have to travel far to start finding places to visit – for starters, The Hop Farm is about a mile away for animal encounters, an adventure play area and a kids’ driving circuit, or you could try the teapot collection and lovely café at Teapot Island (both about five minutes’ drive). You can also follow local footpaths, including the Medway Valley Walk that runs alongside the river all the way to Tonbridge, or find more trails in places like Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest (half an hour). There's also a Go Ape adventure course at Bedgebury, or you can try out various watersports and bounce across the inflatable aqua park at Bewl Water (25 minutes). On a grander scale, visit medieval Tonbridge Castle (20 minutes’ drive) or plan to spend a full day exploring Leeds Castle (25 minutes), riding the miniature train, playing miniature golf, watching falconry displays and spending time at the castle-themed play area. If you’ve not got kids to entertain, perhaps the lovely Sissinghurst Castle Gardens (half an hour) might be more your style.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sheerness 22.4 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Minster Leas 23.3 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Leigh Bell Wharf 25.1 mi Estuary GoodN/APoorN/A
Winchelsea 25.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southend Chalkwell 25.4 mi Estuary N/AGoodN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ightham Mote 6.3 mi

Scotney Castle 8.3 mi

Knole 9 mi

Penshurst Place and Gardens 9.6 mi

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 10 mi

National Trust

Old Soar Manor 4.6 mi

Sprivers Garden 5.8 mi

Ightham Mote 6.4 mi

Stoneacre 8.3 mi

Scotney Castle 8.3 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Paddock Wood - River Medway - Whetsted - Paddock Wood 2.2 mi

MEREWORTH CASTLE 2.8 mi

Hartlake Bridge - Hadlow - Golden Green - Hartlake Bridge 2.9 mi

OXEN HOATH 3.3 mi

Janet's Walk: Matfield - Paddock Wood - Matfield 4.4 mi

Local events

  • All Points East (Friday, August 22, 2025 – Friday, August 22, 2025)

    London, England 29.1 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Riverside Camping and Caravans have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Riverside Camping and Caravans dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Riverside Camping and Caravans? You won’t have to travel far to start finding places to visit – for starters, The Hop Farm is about a mile away for animal encounters, an adventure play area and a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Riverside Camping and Caravans?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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